The Presidents’ pen reduced to signing “Executive Orders”

I can not join the chorus in singing “Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee” as the President vows to circumvent wishes of his “do nothing Congress”.

Thanks to the non-support he gets from members of his own Democratic Party and total blockage of his bills by the entire Republican Party, the President has been reduced to promises of an endless barrage of *Executive Orders.

In my opinion, nothing will change after the 2012 elections. Whether there are more Democrats or more Republicans elected, Democrats will continue their various obstructions to passing any of the Presidents’ bills and Republicans will continue being Republicans, hence, more Executive Orders.

It is my understanding the U.S. Supreme Court does not entertain legislation passed by Congress and always end up sending them back to the lower courts.

It is also my understanding Executive Orders can not be as embracing as a bill passed by Congress. The question would therefore arise as to their Constitutionality.

I think it is safe to conclude since Executive Orders are not passed by Congress and may not be Constitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court could conduct hearings on ensuing cases and make a ruling.

As always,
BB
P.S. Are Executive Orders in perpetuity? I know Recess Appointments are not.

*Obama orders changes to student loan payments
By David Jackson
Excerpt:
The student loan orders are the latest in a campaign Obama aides call "We Can't Wait," stressing executive action as the president's $447 billion jobs bill is held up in Congress.

Also this week, Obama has authorized executive orders designed to help veterans find jobs and make it easier for struggling homeowners to refinance mortgages.
Read more at:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/10/obama-orders-changes-to-student-loan-payments/1?csp=34news